Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	19 Apr 5:52 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Today
High: 59 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Monday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
then Areas
Frost
Tuesday
High: 61 °F
Areas Frost
then Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Night

Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

Areas of frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.